Why We Boat Running Rivers On Our Own By Beverly Kurtz

2018 Trade Paperback

Vishnu Temple Press

Brand New

Southwest history

Why We Boat: Running Rivers on Our Own is a 2018 anthology of 32 essays by different authors, edited by Beverly Kurtz, exploring the motivations behind self-guided river trips in the U.S. and Mexico. The book features diverse stories about running rivers in various vessels (rafts, kayaks, canoes, etc.), covering themes like adventure, friendship, self-reliance, and the connection to nature, from gentle streams to major whitewater. It's a collection of personal narratives about the experience of doing it yourself, rather than hiring a guide